N Zealand v Bangladesh News and Updates

Shakib Al Hasan's blazing century went in vain as New Zealand closed out the Test 121 runs shortly after lunch on the fifth afternoon.

The Bangladesh top order collapsed timidly, for the second time in the match, leaving New Zealand on the verge of victory at the end of the fourth day in Hamilton.

A sterling resistance by Shakib Al Hasan and Mahmudullah stalled New Zealand's progress in the afternoon session, after the hosts had threatened to roll over the Bangladesh batting line-up, on the third day in Hamilton.

The hosts piled up a huge first innings total, declaring on 553/7, with brilliant batting from Martin Guptill (189) who slammed his maiden Test century and Brendon McCullum (185) scoring the 4th ton in his 50th Test.

At stumps on first day of the only Test Match between Bangladesh and New Zealand, Kiwis scores 258/5 in 68.1 overs.